Dragon Ball Z

Vegeta's Respect

Episode 280 Canon Fusion, Kid Buu and Peaceful World Sagas 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Goku and Buu engage in a fierce and exhausting battle with intense attacks exchanged. Vegeta steps in recognizing his limits and reflects on his rivalry with Goku, who powers up to continue the fight.

Full Plot Summary

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Goku and Buu continue to fight, each taking powerful blows from each other. Buu folds himself into a ball again, and hits Goku hard. Goku puts all of his energy into a massive Kamehameha, but Buu just reforms afterward. Goku returns to his normal state, collapsing from exhaustion. Vegeta then steps in, but finds he is no match for Buu. Buu cleans his clock, and just as he's about to deal Vegeta the finishing blow, Goku pushes him out of the way. He then powers back up to Super Saiyan 3 and continues their furious fight. Vegeta reminisces about all of the fights he and Goku were in. He finally admits to himself that Goku is better.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Vegeta's Respect" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Vegeta's Respect" is episode 280 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Vegeta's Respect" canon or filler?

"Vegeta's Respect" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Vegeta's Respect" part of?

"Vegeta's Respect" is part of the Fusion, Kid Buu and Peaceful World Sagas.

Can I read this without spoilers?

Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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